South Indian superstar Rajinikanth is popular for being the unchallenged king of the box office and playing larger-than-life characters.

The acclaimed actor, affectionately called 'Thalaiva' by his fans, is celebrating his 71st birthday today. Several popular faces from the industry, along with his dedicated fans expressed their best wishes for the celebrity on his special day via Twitter.

Rajinikanth's poster displaying the star’s five different looks. Photo: Collected from A R Rahman's Twitter

Followers, along with other stars have used a poster displaying the star's five different looks.

"Extremely privileged to release superstar Rajnikanth's 70th Birthday CDP on behalf of his fans. Wishing you a great birthday and good health! Happy Birthday, Superstar Rajinikanth," wrote A R Rahman.

Extremely privileged to release superstar @Rajinikanth's 70th Birthday CDP on behalf of his fans.
Wishing you a great birthday and good health!#HBDSuperstarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/SYWxRyOFqD

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 11, 2020

Aditi Rao Hydari Dhanush, Mammootty, Mahesh Babu, Suniel Shetty, Madhuri Dixit, and others also wished the star on Twitter calling him the epitome of style, charisma, and humility.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his warmest regards for the actor on Twitter, wishing him a long and healthy life.

The superstar is now preparing to enter politics, announcing that he will launch his political party in January 2021 and make an announcement on December 31, 2020.